Project Engineering - Contractor - L4
About The Position
L3Harris' Spectrum Superiority segment is seeking a Project Engineer to manage the day-to-day tactical execution of assigned engineering programs and Global Trade Compliance projects. The role oversees cost, schedule, and technical performance and serves as the primary liaison among engineering project management, cross-functional teams, and line leadership. The position monitors project progress, resolves complex issues, and implements improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction. It coordinates with resource managers, ensures required reviews and approvals are completed, and may conduct project analyses to support future program effectiveness.
Requirements
- An ABET (EAC/CAC)-accredited Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Currently hold a DoD security clearance.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the job area, with potentially in-depth knowledge of project management.
- Ability to implement leadership-established strategic goals on assigned projects.
- Ability to establish operational plans for the job area with short-term impact on results.
- Expertise in Earned Value Management and cost/schedule estimation.
- Experience coordinating across multiple engineering functions.
- Experience communicating directly with customers and presenting to non-technical audiences.
- Knowledge and experience using AI tools for staffing, forecasting, and related technical tasks.
- Experience in system-level development, requirements definition, analysis, and risk mitigation for Communications, Open Systems Architecture, Satellite Communications, and/or Electronic Presentation.
- Space Communications design and architecture experience.
- Space parts, materials, and process background.
- Proposal experience with DoD contracts.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day tactical activities for assigned engineering programs and Global Trade Compliance projects.
- Oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance to align with Program Manager and customer expectations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between engineering project management, cross-functional teams, and line leadership.
- Monitor project status, budgets, and schedules; prepare reports and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Identify and resolve complex project issues to support productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction objectives.
- Develop and maintain mechanisms for tracking project progress to enable timely intervention and problem-solving.
- Coordinate with resource managers to ensure appropriate staffing, project reviews, and required approvals.
- Guide, coach, and support project team members, contributing to improved processes and execution effectiveness.
- Communicate with internal stakeholders and external partners, such as customers or vendors, to ensure alignment and resolve issues.
- Conduct project analyses during phase-down and capture lessons learned for future engineering programs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
